Boston Red Sox: The 2007 Championship Season
Daisuke Matsusaka, Boston's new and very expensive starting pitcher, was rumored to possess an unhittable pitch called the "Gyroball": A great excuse to purchase a new digital camera! I never witnessed his signature pitch; in fact, I don't recall anyone reporting he ever threw it during 2007. Ultimately, it didn't matter: Boston winning it all for the second time in three years more than compensated. Enjoy!
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Pregame Arrangements
vs. Seattle Mariners, Opening Day, April 10, 2007
Ensuring the umpire can see the corners: Perhaps fluorescent paint might work better.
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Pre-game Introductions
vs. Seattle Mariners, Opening Day, April 10, 2007
Not sure what Jason Veritek was looking at, but it made a nice contrast with the group.
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Manny Ramirez (LF)
vs. Seattle Mariners, Opening Day, April 10, 2007
A deep shot into left center field resulted in a double.
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Fenway Park, Main Facade
Opening Day, April 10, 2007
Part of the original facade built in 1912. Just out of frame to the left is the rededication plaque of 1934.
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Jose Guillen (OF) & Brenden Donnelly (RHP)
vs. Seattle Mariners, Opening Day, April 10, 2007
After striking out, Guillen's attempt to show his bat to Donnelly is thwarted by the umpire.
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Kevin Millar (1B)
vs. Baltimore Orioles, Mothers Day, May 13, 2007
The champion of "Cowboy Up!" during the 2004 championship season, he received a standing ovation from the fans.
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Josh Beckett (RHP)
vs. Baltimore Orioles, Mothers Day, May 13, 2007
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Jason Veritek (C)
vs. Baltimore Orioles, Mothers Day, May 13, 2007
The Sox score five runs in the bottom of the 9th to win the game remembered as the "Mother's Day Miracle".
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Manny Ramirez (LF)
vs. Baltimore Orioles, Mothers Day, May 13, 2007
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Trot Nixon (RF)
vs. Cleveland Indians, May 28, 2007
Receiving an award for his charity work. Visit us anytime, Trot...you're always welcome!
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Fenway Park at twilight
vs. Cleveland Indians, May 28, 2007
One of my favorite nighttime photos of Fenway. Naturally, the Sox have the bags juiced.
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Souvenir Photo
vs. Cleveland Indians, May 28, 2007
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#2 (SS) Takes a Strike
vs. New York Yankees, June 30, 2007
Imagine how much greater he would have been as a Red Sox player.
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Demarlo Hale (3BC), Jason Veritek (C)
vs. New York Yankees, June 30, 2007
The guy in the middle was rumored to be a Red Sox at one time.
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Home Plate Introductions
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
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Barry Bonds (1B)
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
Sox fans only "needled" him a little bit.
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Getting Wally's Attention
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
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Tim Wakefield (RHP)
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
His dancing, almost unhittable knuckle ball is a work of art.
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Dustin Pedroia (2B)
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
Nicknamed "The mouth that roared", with a swing capable of affecting the Earth's rotation.
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Hideki Okajima (LHP)
vs. San Francisco Giants, June 17, 2007
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Capital of Red Sox Nation
vs.Texas Rangers, July 1, 2007
Taken at the top of the left field grandstand.
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Kenmore Square Landmark
July 1, 2007
A touch of Socialism in the birthplace of US Democracy, it's still an impressive site, and the last of the big neon signs in Kenmore Square.
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Manny Delcarmen (RHP)
vs.Texas Rangers, July 1, 2007
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Jacoby Ellsbury (CF)
vs.Texas Rangers, July 1, 2007
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Commanding Officer(s)
vs.Tampa Bay Rays, July 4, 2007
Notice the real Commander is properly covered outdoors.
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A Well-informed Fan
vs. Toronto Blue Jays, July 15, 2007
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Dustin Pedroia (2B)
vs. Toronto Blue Jays, July 15, 2007
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Mike Timlin (RHP)
vs. Toronto Blue Jays, July 15, 2007
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Strikeout, Lying Down?
vs. Chicago White Sox, July 22, 2007
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Mike Lowell (3B)
vs. Chicago White Sox, July 22, 2007
Total class act; professional baseball needs more like him.
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J. D. Drew (LF)
vs. Chicago White Sox, July 22, 2007
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Orlando Cabrera (SS)
vs. LA Angles of Anaheim, August 19, 2007
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Clay Buckholtz (RHP)
vs. LA Angles of Anaheim, August 19, 2007
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Proof of Attendance
vs. Minnesota Twins, September 30, 2007
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Justin Masterson (RHP)
vs. Minnesota Twins, September 30, 2007
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Rooting for His Heroes
vs. Minnesota Twins, September 30, 2007
A careful look reveals his important contribution.